as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
a spur-of-the-moment trip to the zoo
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Recent Examples of spur-of-the-moment
Stein confirmed that with another spur-of-the-moment story.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
Wayne says the picture was taken spur-of-the-moment during a meeting purportedly about criminal-justice reform and other initiatives for the Black community.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The two then got married at the Rockaway Hotel in New York City’s Queens during a spur-of-the-moment ceremony in May 2023.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Reis da Silva describes the Instagram post in December as a spur-of-the-moment decision, a simple way of showing his love for his boyfriend.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
Wayne says the picture was taken spur-of-the-moment during a meeting purportedly about criminal-justice reform and other initiatives for the Black community.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The two then got married at the Rockaway Hotel in New York City’s Queens during a spur-of-the-moment ceremony in May 2023.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Reis da Silva describes the Instagram post in December as a spur-of-the-moment decision, a simple way of showing his love for his boyfriend.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spur-of-the-moment
impromptu
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This perfect white summer sneaker is made with water-resistant faux leather, so those impromptu sunshowers won’t send you running for shelter.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Though the picture seemingly showcases an impromptu moment, Shelton actually spent months preparing for the breathtaking proposal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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“Spur-of-the-moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spur-of-the-moment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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